Best Walking Holidays in the UK
Walking has so many health benefits and is a great way to discover new destinations. I love walking and being outside in the elements, surrounded by nature. After a long day of hiking there’s nothing better than bedding down in a charming local pub or hotel, eating good food and having a drink or two.…
Review: Hub by Premier Inn, London
I’ve reviewed my fair share of five-star hotels and there’s nothing I love more than a bit of luxury. But, for a short stay in a hotel that you’re probably not going to spend a huge amount of time in, I’ve been a long-time fan of the Premier Inn and I’m not afraid to admit…
White Lotus Filming Locations – Hawaii & Sicily
If you haven’t watched the HBO Emmy-winning show White Lotus yet, what are you waiting for? White Lotus has it all: black comedy, flawed characters, social satire, questions about wealth and class – all shot against idyllic backdrops in Hawaii and Sicily. Series one was shot in Maui, Hawaii, at The Four Seasons Resort Maui at…
Review: Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santorini
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas are located on the outskirts of Santorini’s most popular village, Oia, just a 15-minute drive from the airport. The resort has been designed in the style of a Santorinian village, with a design concept that combines traditional Cycladic architecture with unpretentious, contemporary multi-ethnic design. Travelling as a family with older…
Stay At Ardross Castle As Seen In The Traitors
Hands up who watched The Traitors on BBC One? Well, did you know you can stay at the castle where it was filmed. Filmed at Ardross Castle, just north of Inverness, this luxury 19th century castle can be hired privately and would be perfect for a group of friends, families or a corporate event. Who…
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Slovenia
I’m tempted not to share my Slovenia tips because the country is so surprisingly lovely I want to keep it all to myself. If you’re thinking about planning your summer trip, Slovenia should be high up on your list of places to visit. This teeny country, sandwiched between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, is so small,…
Alternative Guide To Manchester
There’s much more to Manchester than football and the Northern Quarter. This buzzing northern city is famed for its music, nightlife, food scene, architecture, shopping and fascinating history. In the 1800s it was one of the UK’s most important industrial power houses, known globally for its cotton trade. Take a walk around the city and…
Paris Rediscovered
OK, I’m going to say it. I’ve never particularly liked Paris. I’ve always found it a little over rated. But as I wandered the streets in the sunshine last week, going nowhere in particular I discovered a newfound love for the city. I also uncovered parts of Paris I didn’t even know existed, maybe because…
London Like A local
Whenever I visit London I usually end up going to the same old places. Drinks in Soho, meet friends in Balham, shop with the kids in the West End, walk along the South Bank, meet a client at Kings Cross. There are so many parts of London I’ve never explored, despite living there for years…
Edinburgh With Kids
Before this summer I’d never visited Edinburgh. Shameful, I know. So with foreign travel still too uncertain, August was the perfect time to go. I was all set to go solo but managed to persuade my daughter to come with me on a three day mini break. Thankfully, Scotland’s capital didn’t disappoint. This beautiful city…